Ashley Hutchens
LICSW offering CBT, DBT, mindfulness for stress and relationships
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About
Ashley Hutchens, LICSW, LCSW, brings seven years of practice in community mental health working with all ages and backgrounds. She has developed clinical experience addressing depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, relationship and family conflicts, self-esteem challenges, and addictions. Her approach emphasizes attentive listening and the small changes that can lead to meaningful discovery.
Ashley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people examine how thinking influences behavior and mood. She also supports individuals through trauma narratives when that fits the clinical work, combining clinical skills with a social work perspective that focuses on practical solutions and the broader systems that shape daily life.
Her practice aims to create plans that promote harmony for a person’s health, family, goals, community, and enjoyment. With training in several therapeutic modalities, she matches methods to presenting concerns and collaborates with each person to set goals and track progress over time.
Ashley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people examine how thinking influences behavior and mood. She also supports individuals through trauma narratives when that fits the clinical work, combining clinical skills with a social work perspective that focuses on practical solutions and the broader systems that shape daily life.
Her practice aims to create plans that promote harmony for a person’s health, family, goals, community, and enjoyment. With training in several therapeutic modalities, she matches methods to presenting concerns and collaborates with each person to set goals and track progress over time.
- Location:
- West Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 7
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: WV LICSW DP00944718, VA LCSW 0904018584
- NPI Number: 1285225078
- License: LICSW (West Virginia), LCSW (Virginia)
Remote therapy and therapeutic styles
Ashley offers remote sessions that draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that influence feelings and actions. CBT is presented in practical steps so people can test new behaviors and notice shifts in mood. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to support emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, alongside mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness.
For relationship and family concerns she incorporates elements of the Gottman Method to explore interaction patterns and communication. Motivational Interviewing is available when exploring readiness for change, and Narrative Therapy is used to help reframe personal stories and build a coherent sense of meaning. She collaborates with each person to select approaches that align with their goals and the pace they prefer.
Sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Ashley’s background in community mental health informs a flexible, goal-oriented remote practice that is intended to fit a range of presenting concerns.
What is Ashley Hutchens' clinical background?
She has seven years of experience working in a community mental health setting with all ages and backgrounds, providing care for a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma, eating disorders, relationship and family issues, addictions, and more.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
Ashley holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed as WV LICSW DP00944718 and VA LCSW 0904018584.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she located?
She is located in West Virginia.
How can clients work together with her remotely?
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for flexible formats to match different needs.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her.